The Survivor's Song: Under the Hammer and Sickle - Budapest to Montreal by Andrew Fodor (10 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The first book of this two-volume series (Unarmed Soldiers: Budapest to Stalingrad and back) follows the author's three-years on the road with the Hungarian forced labor battalions during WWII, taking him from Budapest to the area of Stalingrad. Armed with only his wits, a smattering of courage, some unexpected help and lots of luck, he survived the brutal conditions with his joie de vivre and sense of humor intact. He had simply not allowed the fascists to break his spirit in the time of war, and, as he demonstrates in this volume, he certainly wasn't going to let the incompetent post-war communists do so either. In this volume, continuing to use the skill and inventiveness that helped him survive the war, he dabbles in forgery, distilling illegal liquor, commercial art, music, journalism, accountancy and much literary ado before finally realizing that the Great People's Republic didn't really need his expertise in order to make stupid decisions about the freshly-minted communist ...

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Toussaint L'Ouverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines: The History and Legacy of the Haitian Revolution’s Most Famous Leaders by Charles River Editors (34 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "I was born a slave, but nature gave me a soul of a free man... " - Toussaint L'Ouverture The island of Hispaniola is the second largest island in the Antilles chain behind Cuba, and host to the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. Haiti, however, covering the western third of the island, is a French-speaking territory while the Dominican Republic, which occupies the other two thirds, is a Spanish-speaking territory. The Dominican Republic, although classified as a developing nation, has never been struck to the same degree by the malaise of poverty, corruption of its neighbor, languishing in the lower ten percent of nations ahead only of some of the most conspicuous failed states in Africa. Many historians and analysts have posed the question of why, and the answer seems to lie in Haiti's uniquely tortured history. Hispaniola entered the European record in 1492 when ...

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America Calling: Freedoom - Immigration by Mark D. Burright (5 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Embark on a captivating journey through the tapestry of American history with "America Calling: Freedom - Immigration," a poignant and gripping historic fictional novel by Mark D. Burright. Drawing inspiration from the author's own family saga, this narrative unfolds across generations, spanning the 1600s, the War of Independence, the Civil War, and the tumultuous era of the Oklahoma Land Run. In this evocative tale, readers are transported to a time when pioneers faced the daunting challenge of immigrating to a new land, a land that would eventually become the beacon of freedom and independence. Burright skillfully weaves a narrative that not only traces the footsteps of his ancestors but also paints a vivid picture of the sacrifices made by those who paved the way for the liberties we hold dear today. As you turn the pages of "America Calling: Freedom - Immigration," be prepared for an emotional and thought-provoking journey that goes beyond the conventional tales of history. ...

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A bit of a sore throat: Throat cancer and its treatment: a patient's perspective. by Robert Leslie (24 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

A patient's perspective on throat cancer and its treatment. I don't know your reason for looking at my book, but before going any further, I do hope it's not because you or a person close to you has cancer; it's a horrible disease. My story is about my own experience of stage 4 throat cancer and what I have learned by researching - I'm not an expert; this isn't a medical textbook and my description won't necessarily match how things go for other people, but it should give you some insight and forewarning of what to expect. Some of it was frustrating, some painful and surprisingly other parts which went far better than I expected. This book is what I would have been very happy to read before the start of my encounter with cancer. Despite the serious nature of the topic, I think you'll find plenty of moments which make you laugh. A review 5.0 out of 5 stars Highly readable and humorous medical memoir "I'm giving this book five stars because the subject is so important and because I ...

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It's Not For Everyone by Rick Brindle (Amazon) (28 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

What do you do when your dream job turns into a nightmare? Rick Brindle was a third generation military child. His father and grandfather served their whole lives in the Army, and all he wanted to do was be a soldier. In 1989 he joined the RAF Regiment. But life in the Regiment was a world away from what he thought it would be, and it quickly became toxic. Facing a culture of bullying, beatings, verbal abuse and sexual harassment, the community he wanted to be a part of became more like a prison. Most people around him went along with the abuse. Some agreed with it, some joined in, while the chain of command routinely looked the other way. Set over thirty years ago, this is a story of surviving abuse that still resonates today. It's Not For Everyone is essential reading for anyone considering a military career. Sometimes funny, sometimes shocking, and sometimes sickening, it's one person's unprecedented true story of life in the RAF Regiment.

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DEAD DOG ROAD: A True Story Into The Dark World Of An Abused Child by Diane N. Black (BLACK FLOWER PRESS) (41 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

IN A SMALL TEXAS TOWN, THE DIRECTOR OF A CHILDREN'S HOME TRIES TO SAVE THREE ADOPTED RUSSIAN CHILDREN LIVING WITH A SADISTIC WOMAN IN THE BACKWOODS OF CANEY HEAD. A heart-stopping story that highlights the failure of the agencies we trust to protect the most vulnerable among us -- and a truth more compelling and powerful than we could imagine. Abuse reports from neighbors draw attention to twelve-year-old Alexey who runs away to hide in the woods. The local child protection agency sends the director of the children's home to visit Alexey and his younger sisters, Anastasia and Svetlana. But despite her compelling report the agency believes the denials of the adoptive mother and leaves the children in the abusive home. Knowing the horrible truth, the director faces one obstacle after another as she tries to find someone to protect the children from the unspeakable. Dead Dog Road -- a place where secrets are buried like the injured fighting dogs who are dumped there.

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Nine Lives: Drunk Stoned and Stupid / Happy Joyous and Free by Bob Huppert (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Nine Lives is the brutally honest journey of one man's journey from the Hell that is drug and alcohol addiction (Drunk Stoned & Stupid) to a life free from bondage (Happy Joyous & Free.) Randy called. That's possibly the hardest step to take toward recovery, reaching out for help. Randy had been driving around with a loaded revolver in his lap, trying to gather the courage to park somewhere and end his pain. Permanently. So why not make one last call? The details of the call don't matter. The only thing a man in that situation hears is, "I know how you feel. I felt that way myself." And he KNEW that I knew. It wasn't just "I feel your pain" bullshit. All my years of pain and destruction finally had a purpose, a reason, a meaning. "We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it." I finally understood. I had something to offer Randy that no one else in his life could offer. No one but another cocaine addict who had been through the whole nightmare and came out the other ...

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Bermuda Bound: From London to Paradise by P. M. Lane (39 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Forget a year in Provence, try living on a tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean for four years. Bermuda Bound is a personal account of living and working on the beautiful island of Bermuda. The book relates encounters with modern day pirates, sea monsters, raging Atlantic storms, colourful local characters and suicidal tourists, against a remote background of incredible beauty in the western Atlantic. Gone are grey skies, wintry nights and miserable people to be replaced by blue skies, exquisite colonial architecture, colourful characters and tall swaying palm trees. Bermuda with its four hundred year history of pirates, smugglers, rum runners and ship wrecks is England's oldest colonial outpost, a sub-tropical haven where the modern world comes face to face with old ways and customs to form a unique blend of history, tradition and development, which is the very essence of Bermuda. Bermuda's beautiful beaches, exquisite lagoons and stunning scenery are all depicted ...

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Stryker: The Siege of Sadr City by Konrad R.K. Ludwig (Roland-Kjos Publishing) (852 Reviews)    Price verified 15 minutes ago

In the spring of 2008, Coalition troops responded in-force to what quickly became one of the largest, bloodiest and most influential battles of the Iraq War. For nearly three months, American and Iraqi forces fought a vicious battle over the most densely populated district of Baghdad, against a ruthless and well-organized insurgent militia known as the Jaish al-Mahdi. Sgt. Ludwig's gripping narrative offers an unfiltered view of the Final Battle of Sadr City through the unforgiving sights of his machine gun. Eager to test his mettle and make a difference in the world, he enlists with the United States Army as an infantryman and gets assigned to a tight-knit unit of hardened veterans known as "Bull Company." Having already fought in the battles of Fallujah and Mosul, Bull Company embarks on a 15-month combat deployment to the front lines of Sadr City -- which culminates in a brutal mission to push deep behind enemy lines, capture a well-guarded militia stronghold, and hold their ...

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Solving Cold Cases: True Crime Stories that Took Years to Crack (True Crime Cold Cases Solved Book 1) by Andrew J. Clark (382 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Chilling. One of the best words to describe the cases recounted in this book. These gruesome crimes seemed to hit a dead end... That is until the case was reopened for investigation years later and solved. Download FREE with Kindle Unlimited! From the more famous cases to the more obscure, the crimes and hardships that the victims had to suffer will send shivers down your spine. Notably detailing the disappearance of Chandra Levy to the multiple murders committed by Dennis Rader. You will find that this book includes: ? Bone chilling murder and disappearance cases ? The rise of DNA technology ? International cases from the United Kingdom ? More local cases from North America ? Ingenious methods that some investigators had to resort to in order to solve the cases. ? Cases that took decades to solve! Read on your favorite devices such as Kindle, IPhone, IPad, Android cellular phone, tablet, laptop, or computer with Amazon's free reading Kindle App. Scroll back up ...

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Screenplay for “Major General Smedley Butler: The Maverick Marine” (Biographies) by Philip Martin McCaulay Price verified 8 hours ago

Screenplay for "Major General Smedley Butler: The Maverick Marine" Act One: The Making of a Maverick (1881-1918) In the quiet town of West Chester, Pennsylvania, young Smedley Butler is born into a family of distinguished lineage. From an early age, he displays a spirited independence and a profound sense of patriotism, shaped by the post-Civil War environment. This act chronicles his early years, the loss of his mother, and his decision at age 16 to enlist in the United States Marine Corps, setting him on a path of extraordinary achievement. Act Two: Command and Conscience (1918-1935) As Smedley Butler rises through the ranks, he faces numerous battles across the globe, earning a reputation as a fearless and resourceful leader. From the jungles of Central America to the shores of Cuba and the trenches of World War I, Butler's leadership and valor are on full display. However, he also begins to grapple with the moral ambiguities of war and the human cost of conflict, leading to a ...

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From Dreams To Despair: Essays from an American 2016-2023 by William Lobb (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A collection of blogs and posts from 2016 to present. A lot or readers have requested a compilation, this is the result.

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